Zeiss posted new image samples shot with the Batis lenses on Flickr (Click here). These have been shot by Michael Semaan, Fine Art Photographer, Laguna Beach, California. He writes:

“Working with the ZEISS Batis lenses has been a fascinating experience. The OLED display is truly unique and differentiated from anything else on the market, showing exact focus distance and depth of field in any light condition. The optical characteristics and rendering of the lenses, build quality, ergonomics, weather sealing, auto focus, and resulting images are superb. ZEISS Batis lenses are enabling a new era of professional photography.”

Both Batis lenses are now available for preorder in USA and Europe (UK/Germany)
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens in US at Adorama, Bhphoto. In Eu at Amazon DE, WexUK. In Asia at Digitalrev.
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens at Adorama, Bhphoto. In EU at Amazon DE, WexUK. In Asia at Digitalrev.
In Europe and Asia the Loxias can be found in Stock via [shoplink 36456 ebay]eBay sellers (Click here)[/shoplink] and Digitalrev (Click here).

How to Make the World’s Greatest Sandwich… from Gary Yost on Vimeo.

Gary (video on top): “Hey there… I’m a DP who usually uses big cameras from Black Magic, Sony F55, etc.  I recently bought an RX100m3 to see if it could function as a b-cam and was so impressed by it that I decided to shoot a little test using just the RX100 — mostly to see how well the XAVCS files could take a grade in Davinci Resolve. Well… it’s freakin amazing.  What a little powerhouse! Here’s the result.  Entirely shot with the RX100m3 with the exception of the first shot, an aerial made with a DJI Inspire. Enjoy, and feel free to link to it if you like it. https://vimeo.com/128085280”

FE 55mm lens review at Admiringlight
A7II review at Epicmirrorless.
Sony Artisan Profile: Caroline Jensen (Sony Blog).
Shogun Firmware Update V6.21 (Atomos).
Sigma 18-35mm ART lens issues (SonyAlphaForum).
Einfach nur genial: Das Sonnar T* FE 2,8/35 ZA an der Sony alpha 7 – Teil 2 (Joerghaag).

Blue Eden: “We shot this sailing over a week in Phuket and the Phi Phi islands using a Sony a7s and Nikon D800.  Check it out, and hope you can feature it if you like it :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQVO76h-p7Q“

Our reader Joe (Thanks!) sent us the link to the newly published detailed Sony electronics presentation: sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/info/irday2015electronics_presenE.pdf. Here are the key info:

1) Sony is selling less fixed lens cameras but selling more system cameras and high end fixed lens cameras
2) The earnings volume is slightly dropping but the profit is growing
3) Sony forecasts an increase of both Interchangeable camera and lens sales.

4) Focus is on premium products. Expansion of the professional camera product lineup (Alpha Cameras and Lenses and premium fixed lens cameras).
5) Apply high-end tech in consumer models
6) Establish an Ecosystem of strong differentiated products centered around the Alpha System

7) Focus on 4K, High Frame rate and wide color Gamut technology

8) there will be 20 FE lenses by early 2016
9) One of the competitive advantages of the Alpha Lenses is word’s highest resolution. Editor’s note: Sounds like they are ready for the 50+MP camera :)
10) Reading all files it’s clear that Sony will focus on “Alpha” system in the sense of E-mount and not A-mount (that’s my interpretation).
11) Sony has 60% of the mirrorless system camera market.

In Summary: Sony will push the E-mount system, launch plenty of high end products (A7 and maybe a future A9 series) with world leading innovations. Focus is on High resolution, High ISO, High Speed and 4K technologies. Also likely to be pushed is the RX system while there is no word in those documents what’s going to happen with A-mount.

What are you first impressions about Sony’s strategy?

Video Review of the Sony PXW-FS7 by Philip Bloom from Philip Bloom Reviews & Tutorials on Vimeo.

Sony still needs to mature (Jorge Torralba).
Underway at Sea | Sony a6000 w/ kit lens (SonyAlphaForum).
Lightroom 6 Review – Best in Class Gets Better (Adorama).
Sony A7R Review at Photographylife.
Rode Videomic Pro gets an update (Newsshooter).
Schnell im Kasten: Manuel Neuer und die α6000 (Community Sony.de)
Sony Japan launches rebates on the A6000/5100/5000 cameras.

Jay: “I have a bunch of new FE lenses and just put up a video showing off what the conversion lenses get you when mounting them to the 28mm lens. HD video on a old bridge scene which offers a nice perspective effect. https://youtu.be/VAuv4YETkSA”

Sven: “If you like, have a look at my adaptation of a classic Rollei 35 Sonnar 2,8/40 on a Sony A7R http://www.meinezersaegtenkameras.de/Ea735s.html”

Venus 60mm macro image samples at Joerghaag.com.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6000

Venuslens/Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro Objektiv (Joerghaag).
OTUS 55 vs OTUS 85 on Sony A7r at Dearsusan.
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Review (ePhotozine).
A6000 review at Epicmirrorless.
Sony Confirms its Image Sensor Sales Forecast (Image Sensor World).
FE 28mm lens test at Fengniao.
A7II review at ephoto.sk.

JB: “For an example of how good the A7S camera is at real-time HD planetary video, check out this video of the planet Saturn taken last week using my A7S and a Takahashi Mewlon 250 telescope running at f 20. Frame rate is 60 fps, ISO = 32,000. Planet Saturn at 600X magnification: https://youtu.be/R77Opsl3X_s“

Marcus: “I’m a daily reader of your excellent site and exclusively shoot with Sony cameras since the legendary DSC-727. Last year I started with concert photography using my RX100m3, and I would like to share my website at www.marcusgetta.photography with you and your readers. Many pictures were taken at ISO 6.400, and I’m delighted by the low-light capabilities of the RX100m3. Enjoy! Best regards, Marcus“

Sony SEL28F20 FE 28mm f2 Lens Unboxing

Action cam design patent at Freepatentsonline.
Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Sample Images (Photographyblog).
Pics with Zeiss Distagon FE 35mm f/1.4 (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony FS7 Travels Well on 3-Week Documentary Shoot (Sony Blog).
Sample Images from the Sony 28mm f2 Full Frame E Mount Lens (ThePhoBlographer).
Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* Review (Photographyblog).
Hands-On Review: Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 and 50mm f/1.4 Lenses (Bhphoto).

Dutch: “Hi Andrea, 6 months ago I made a short movie with the RX100M3 for Pf, a dutch professional photo magazine. Just to show how easy it is to film with it and how well the autofocus performs. At the end I also did some evening shots at 3200 and 6400 ISO. https://vimeo.com/109237959”

Fernando: “Alpha + M42 Bayonet Timelapse 4k. Alpha Nex 3 + Zeiss Jena 135 + Zeiss Tessar 50 2.8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=950w9114UbE”

Firoz Ahmad‎: “Sony a7s with PP6 https://vimeo.com/126534901“